Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 33 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
FACE SHIELDS
Section R. 408.13342 - Types and materials

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.13342

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 3342.

(1) Face shields are of 3 basic styles: headgear without crown protector; headgear with crown protector; and headgear with crown protector and chin protector. Each of these styles shall accommodate any of the following styles of windows:

(a) Clear transparent.

(b) Colored transparent.

(c) Wire screen.

(d) Combination of plastic and wire screen.

(e) Fiber window with filter plate mounting.

(2) Materials used in the manufacture of a face shield shall be non irritating to the skin when subjected to perspiration and shall be capable of withstanding frequent sanitizing. Metals, when used, shall be resistant to corrosion. Plastic materials shall be slow-burning. Clear or colored plastic materials used in windows shall be of an optical grade. Plastic windows shall not be used in connection with welding operations unless they meet the requirements of table 1 of this part.

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